Surface Mount Operator

ASL Technical is working with a successful Electronics Manufacturing company based in Worthing, West Sussex.

We are recruiting for an experienced Surface Mount Operator for the SMT department. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience of start-up, loading of programmes, meeting production targets, and ensuring SOP shutdowns, with strong PC/Technology literacy. Experience working from engineering drawings, bills of materials, and build instructions would be highly beneficial.

This role requires excellent attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Skills and competency tests may form part of the selection process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Kitting
• Feeder Setup/ Splicing
• Machine Setup
• Stencil Setup
• Oven Setup
• AOI Setup
• Manual/Automated Printing

Metrics:

• Load feeders according to setup sheet using PO number provided
• Ensure correct GR numbers are being used
• Good understanding of FIFO
• Understand feeder size and pitches
• Kitting SMT parts from BOM, restock parts by bin locations
• Verify components on feeder with barcode scanning
• Make minor machine adjustments such as placements of parts, measurement of components, change or correct package size and clear machine jams
• Start machine and monitor operation
• Oven profiling using Reflow Profiler
• Vapour Phase oven profiling using on board Profiler
• Programming Stencil Printers and SMT Machines
• Maintain a clean and organised work area to facilitate manufacturing functions

Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge of safety and operation of x-pulse machines, iemme reflow ovens, Dek or SP210 printers, Nutek conveyers and IBL BLC-509 Vapour Phase oven are desirable.
• Component identification knowledge is essential.
• Understanding of solder paste print process is essential.
• IPC610 Certification (Valid or Expired)

Behavioural Competencies/Physical requirements:

• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time on repetitive tasks
• Standing up/moving around machine all day
• Strong attention to detail
• Organised and methodical
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Regular manual handling / lifting
• Knowledge of LEAN or 6S practices is desirable.